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A wildlife biologist studies animals and their behavior along with the role each animal plays in its natural habitat. The duties of a wildlife biologist can include: developing and conducting experiments/studies on animals in their natural habitats, studying the characteristics of animals such as their interaction with different species, their reproductive and movement patterns, the dynamic within a population, and the transmission of diseases. Wildlife biologists can also play important roles in managing and monitoring population dynamics to preserve certain species and/or environments.[1] They observe how animals interact with one another as well as how they interact with humans. Some wildlife biologists study the impacts of human interference on an ecosystem.[2] Wildlife biologists can work with endangered species, advocate for preservation of wildlife, resolve issues pertaining to wildlife, and manage animal populations.[3] Many Wildlife Biologists will eventually specialize into a particular area of study defined by ecosystem or species. Some of these fields include: Entomology, Ornithology, Marine Biology, or Limnology(see below).[4]

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A wildlife biologist studies animals and their behavior in their natural habitats, conducting experiments, studying characteristics, and managing population dynamics. They can work with endangered species, advocate for wildlife preservation, and resolve issues related to wildlife. Some specializations include Entomology, Ornithology, Marine Biology, or Limnology. Wildlife biologists also study the impacts of human interference on ecosystems. Wildlife biologists typically require tertiary education, including a bachelor's degree in wildlife biology, zoology, or ecology. Many universities offer specialist degrees or courses in wildlife biology. Career progression requires doctoral qualifications. In the Netherlands, 54% of biologists have a bachelor's degree. The U.S Fish and Wildlife Service requires a 4-year course in biological science, including 12 semester hours in various subjects. The average annual salary for a wildlife biologist in the US is $62,290, with the top 10% earning up to $99,700. Employment is predicted to increase by 8% between 2016 and 2026. In the UK, the average salary is £26,944, while in the Netherlands it is € 33.727. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals Washington, California, Alaska, Oregon, and Florida are the states with the highest wildlife biologist employment, with Washington leading with an average wage of $39.40 an hour.

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A wildlife biologist studies animals and their behavior in their natural habitats, conducting experiments, studying characteristics, and managing population dynamics. They can work with endangered species, advocate for wildlife preservation, and resolve issues related to wildlife. Some specializations include Entomology, Ornithology, Marine Biology, or Limnology. Wildlife biologists also study the impacts of human interference on ecosystems.

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Wildlife biologists typically require tertiary education, including a bachelor's degree in wildlife biology, zoology, or ecology. Many universities offer specialist degrees or courses in wildlife biology. Career progression requires doctoral qualifications. In the Netherlands, 54% of biologists have a bachelor's degree. The U.S Fish and Wildlife Service requires a 4-year course in biological science, including 12 semester hours in various subjects. The average annual salary for a wildlife biologist in the US is $62,290, with the top 10% earning up to $99,700. Employment is predicted to increase by 8% between 2016 and 2026. In the UK, the average salary is £26,944, while in the Netherlands it is € 33.727. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals Washington, California, Alaska, Oregon, and Florida are the states with the highest wildlife biologist employment, with Washington leading with an average wage of $39.40 an hour.